AI test scores deceive: Eval debt inflates pass rates by 65% vs. fresh golden sets

A strict protocol shows eval debt from stale or leaked golden sets inflates AI pass rates by 65%, mandating fresh sealed tests before model promotion or renewal. Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://enterpriseailabs.io/blog/ai-test-scores-deceive-eval-debt-inflates-pass-rates-by-65-vs-fresh-golden-sets.php

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-11-04
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23965369
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Software Testing and Debugging Techniques
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AI test scores deceive: Eval debt inflates pass rates by 65% vs. fresh golden sets

Dr. Samuel Ortiz
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Software Testing and Debugging Techniques
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AI test scores deceive: Eval debt inflates pass rates by 65% vs. fresh golden sets

Dr. Samuel Ortiz
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A strict protocol shows eval debt from stale or leaked golden sets inflates AI pass rates by 65%, mandating fresh sealed tests before model promotion or renewal. Independent technical note mirroring the canonical version: https://enterpriseailabs.io/blog/ai-test-scores-deceive-eval-debt-inflates-pass-rates-by-65-vs-fresh-golden-sets.php

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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AI test scores deceive: Eval debt inflates pass rates by 65% vs. fresh golden sets — Dr. Samuel Ortiz · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS